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Bill98th CongressFiled Feb 9, 1984Crime and Law Enforcement
S.J.Res. 233

A joint resolution to authorize the President's Commission on Organized Crime to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of information.

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What it doesSummary indefinitely postponed in senate (Jun 15, 1984)

(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.J.Res. 548 passed in lieu)

Grants the President's Commission on Organized Crime subpoena power to require attendance and testimony of witnesses before it and the production of information relating to a matter under its investigation.

Grants the Federal courts jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission, to issue an enforcement order. Provides that failure to comply may be treated by the court as contempt.

Establishes a procedure for the Commission to receive testimony of a person in custody.

Provides for the disclosure to the Commission of records of Federal agencies which would otherwise be prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Allows for the disclosure of certain financial records. Imposes limitations on the disclosure of intercepted wire or oral communications to members of the Commission or its staff. Places restrictions upon the use of such information.

Includes members of the Commission within the protection against assaults and homicide against Federal officers and employees.

Requires the Commission to adopt internal rules and procedures.

What just happenedJun 15, 1984

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 15, 1984Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Jun 15, 1984Floor

    Senate passed companion measure H.J.RES. 548 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

  3. Jun 15, 1984Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in H.J.RES. 548 as an amendment.

  4. Jun 4, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 946.

  5. Jun 4, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-501.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jun 4, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Baker for Senator Thurmond with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-501.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. May 17, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. May 9, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-914.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Apr 10, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General suggesting additional amendments to section 7.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Feb 9, 1984IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Feb 9, 1984IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Indefinitely postponed in SenateJun 15, 198434
(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.J.Res. 548 passed in lieu)

Grants the President's Commission on Organized Crime subpoena power to require attendance and testimony of witnesses before it and the production of information relating to a matter under its investigation.

Grants the Federal courts jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission, to issue an enforcement order. Provides that failure to comply may be treated by the court as contempt.

Establishes a procedure for the Commission to receive testimony of a person in custody.

Provides for the disclosure to the Commission of records of Federal agencies which would otherwise be prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Allows for the disclosure of certain financial records. Imposes limitations on the disclosure of intercepted wire or oral communications to members of the Commission or its staff. Places restrictions upon the use of such information.

Includes members of the Commission within the protection against assaults and homicide against Federal officers and employees.

Requires the Commission to adopt internal rules and procedures.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 4, 198401
(Reported to senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, S. Rept. 98-501)

Grants the President's Commission on Organized Crime subpoena power to require attendance and testimony of witnesses before it and the production of information relating to a matter under its investigation.

Grants the Federal courts jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission, to issue an enforcement order. Provides that failure to comply may be treated by the court as contempt.

Establishes a procedure for the Commission to receive testimony of a person in custody.

Provides for the disclosure to the Commission of records of Federal agencies which would otherwise be prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Imposes limitations on the disclosure of intercepted wire or oral communications to members of the Commission or its staff. Places restrictions upon the use of such information.

Includes members of the Commission within the protection against assaults and homicide against Federal officers and employees.

Requires the Commission to adopt internal rules and procedures.

Introduced in SenateFeb 9, 198400

Grants the President's Commission on Organized Crime subpoena power to require attendance and testimony of witnesses before the Commission or to require the production of information relating to a matter under investigation by the Commission.

Grants the Federal courts jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission, to issue an enforcement order. Provides that failure to comply may be treated by the court as contempt.

Establishes a procedure for the Commission to receive testimony of a person in custody.

Grants the Commission authority to compel the giving of testimony or production of other information by an individual claiming his privilege against self-incrimination.

Provides for the disclosure to the Commission of records of Federal agencies which would otherwise be prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Places limitations upon the use of such information.